Richard B. Huffines

November 7, 1942 -- June 21, 2020

Richard B. "Dick" Huffines, 77 of Streator passed away Sunday, June 21 at O.S.F.  St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.

Mass of Christian Burial was at 11:30 A.M, Friday at ST. Michael the Archangel Church, Streator.  Rev. Fr. Simon Taabu officiated.

Visitation was held from 8:30 A. M. until 11:00 A.M. at the Solon-Telford Fueral Home, Streator.

Burial was in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Streator.

Born November 7, in Spring Valley he was the son of Boyd "Posum" and Margaret (Comisky) Huffines.  He married Gayle Sauers on October 17, 1964, at St. Anthony Church Streator.

He is servived by his wife, Gayle Huffines of Streaaator; daughters April (Robert "Bob" Jackson) Duning of Streator and Bridget (William "Tree" Treschak) Bex of Streator; grandchildren, Destiny (Jason) ivy of Streator, Brandi Huffines of Streator, Cheyenne (Dale) Wheaton of Strator and Preston Dunning of Streator; 6 great grandchildren; a sister, Delores Hardy of Peru; a special friend Jim "Matthead" Riordan of Streator;several nieces and nephews also survived.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Donald Huffines and a great grandson, Romeo Patterson.

Raised in the Lostant area he attended St. Mary's Grade School and graduated from Streator High School.

Dick started bartending at the Monroe Tap when he was 16 years old and eventually purschased the business in 1971.

Dick was an avid pool player and golfer.  He was a member of the Lazy Acres Sportsmen's Club and enjoyed fishing.  He loved all sports and especially Horseracing. He also enjoyed traveling with his family and friends expecially trips to Las Vegas.

Richard B. Huffines November 7, 1942 -- June 21, 2020 Richard B. "Dick" Huffines, 77 of Streator passed away Sunday, June 21 at O.S.F.  St. Franci